A couple of months in the past, Katie and I received sick of dwelling in a flyover state. It not snows within the Rockies anyway, so all the causes we initially selected to stay in Utah (snowboarding, rafting, and boating on reservoirs) have actually disappeared. All we had been left with was a poisonous mud bowl each time the wind blew throughout what was once the Nice Salt Lake. So, we determined to maneuver.
California vs. New Jersey
We knew we needed to be on the coast, however we weren’t 100% certain on which coast we needed to be. Our selections got here right down to California or New Jersey. We weighed the components rigorously, as you’ll be able to see within the chart under.
It was a troublesome resolution, however in the long run, the decrease company revenue taxes swayed us to go to California, despite the fact that we do not truly pay company revenue taxes. Possibly sometime we’d.
You Moved? Actually?
We had been a bit frightened that we might earn much less, pay extra in taxes, and usually endure a better value of dwelling, however we consoled ourselves with the truth that we have no household in California, saving every kind of time and uncomfortable conditions.
What Does This Imply for WCI?
Half of the WCI employees members stay in Utah, however we have all gotten used to working remotely. They will recover from it. We’ll depart them our snowblower, simply in case it ever snows once more.
What Do the Youngsters Assume?
We’re midway to being empty-nesters, with two of the 4 youngsters out of the home. These youngsters are in faculty in Utah, however I do not see what they need to complain about. I moved 3,000 miles away to go to varsity. At the least they’ll drive house in lower than 4 days. Kiddo No. 3 should make some new pals simply in time for his senior yr. For the reason that new faculty district will not be superior, we will put No. 4 into a non-public faculty. We discovered a pleasant one, although: The Webb Colleges in Claremont. It is solely $84,000 per yr.
Is not It April 1?
So what?
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Why Are You So Imply to These of Us in California?
Sure, this submit is an April Fools’ joke, however I’m grateful for these of you keen to stay, work, and observe in California and New Jersey. I do know it is a robust place to observe medication and construct wealth, however the of us who stay there want docs, too. Thanks for being keen to stay in smaller homes and work just a few extra years than the remainder of us to succeed in monetary independence. Hopefully, all that sunshine and the flexibility to spend a night at a Broadway present on Broadway make all of it price it.
What do you assume? What different April Fools’ Day plans do you’ve got as we speak?
